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VisitBritain (VB) is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England,...
Find the address, contact details and opening times of the UK visa application centre for your country.
We pursue our national interests and those of British citizens. We safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners. FCDO is a ministerial department, supported by 12 agencies and public bodies...
Check how much your visa application costs in the country you’re in
Order birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates from the General Register Office (GRO) - find GRO index numbers
Look up a trade mark to see if something identical or similar to your brand is already registered.
The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
An overview of the process including submitting or fast tracking an application, naming your medicine and paying fees.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Guidance on how to prove someone’s identity or give them access to your service or organisation.
You can make observations on the patentability of a published patent application.
Find details of recent trade mark applications or amendments by searching the journal
Find out how the ATA Carnet works, what to do at customs, and what happens if your goods are lost, destroyed or stolen.
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in the Federated States of Micronesia.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa to do religious work in the UK - getting sponsored, fees, eligibility, family members
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
How to self-upload evidence when making an application to come to or stay in the UK.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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